answer:First I agonize. Then I stand at our post office and look at the various cars there (mostly Subaru Foresters and Outbacks).Then I go to our town with its one Main St. and look at all the cars parked there (mainly Subaru Foresters and Outbacks). Then I talk to everyone I know who owns the said cars..we delve deeply into four feet snow drifts, sheet ice, plowing, winter, snow tires and AWD. The last time I bought a car, I drove my friend’s Forester up and down my long, steep and unplowed driveway. Then I go online to check out models, dealers nearby and prices. I agonize some more. Then I head for the Subaru dealer.